Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce SMR have entered into a partnership agreement that is expected to lead to the exclusive supply of conventional technology for future small modular reactors. Under this agreement, Siemens Energy is to be the sole supplier of steam turbines, generators, and other auxiliary systems for Rolls–Royce’s planned Generation 3+ modular nuclear power plants. The final contract, detailing all specifics, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Rolls-Royce SMR is currently developing a ‘mini nuclear power plant’ that can be operational much faster than traditionally built plants, thanks to its standardised, modular design. The Rolls-Royce pressurised water reactors are designed to achieve an output of up to 470 MWe.
For decades, Siemens Energy has been a supplier and service provider of components for the power island, the non-nuclear part of the power plant. The company’s solutions for nuclear power plants include steam turbines and generators with outputs ranging from 20 MW to 1900 MW, as well as operational control technology and control systems.
Karim Amin, a member of the Siemens Energy Executive Board, commented: “We are currently experiencing a global renaissance of nuclear energy. Numerous countries are turning to nuclear technology to produce low-emission electricity, and small modular reactors will play a key role in this … this perfect symbiosis [of Siemens and Rolls–Royce] enables us to jointly shape the future of energy supply”.
